Questo vino

Vineyard and terroir

Cabernet Franc comes from Ronco del Canzutti in Prepotto. The vineyards are situated at 160 m above sea level and face south-east. Their Eocene marl is rich in potassium and trace elements, with a balanced proportion of clay and stony material but little organic matter. The vines are trained to Guyot and short Sylvoz systems.

Grapes

100% Cabernet Franc.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand into crates at the end of September, then destemmed and crushed. Maceration lasts for more than one week and includes daily délestage. Malolactic fermentation is completed in wood.

Ageing

The wine matures for approximately 11 months in stainless-steel tanks and second-use barriques, followed by several months in bottle before release. French wooden barrels are used for the estate's red wines.

Tasting profile

Ruby-red to violet in colour, with distinctive herbaceous aromas. Ageing brings forward fruit and spice, particularly green pepper and nutmeg. The palate is austere and firm-bodied, with graceful tannins.